Kissing the Cod

Today, John Indall joins MIA co-hosts Janet and Greg to discuss tariffs, Executive Orders and other key pieces of federal legislation such as H.R.1042 (the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act), and more.   Jon Indall Jon Indall is a seasoned attorney and policy advisor with nearly 40 years of experience in natural resources, environmental, and administrative law. A retired partner of Comeau, Maldegen, Templeman & Indall in Santa Fe, he currently consults for former clients and serves as Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel to the Uranium Producers of America—a role he has held since 1985. Mr. Indall has been instrumental in shaping key federal legislation, including the 1992 Mill Tailings Compensation Act, the 1996 Enrichment Privatization Act, and the 2024 Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act.   He has represented major players in the uranium and natural resources industries, including Laramide Resources, enCore Energy, Energy Fuels, Premiere American Uranium, and the Uranium Producers of New Mexico, in matters ranging from permitting and litigation to toxic tort defense and reclamation. A respected voice in the mining sector, he has presented at numerous national and regional industry conferences and authored “A New Dawn for Uranium” for the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Mr. Indall is a Board Member of Premier American Uranium and was recognized with the Doc Weiler Professionalism Award by the New Mexico Mining Association and a Lifetime Legal Advisor Award by the New Mexico Mining Museum. He holds a B.A. (1971) and J.D. (1974) from the University of Kansas and is admitted to practice before numerous courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ms. Sheriff brings 25 years experience in the mineral extraction industry, community engagement and communications. She presently serves as the President and Director of Group 11 Technologies and the enCore Energy Education Society, Director of Communications for Grants Energy and is the co-founder and current President of the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico. She most recently served as the Chief Communications Officer of enCore Energy Corp.having managed their brand and communications from a micro-cap company to a leading uranium producer in the United States. Ms. Sheriff led the world's first on-site test of a solvent which replaced cyanide in the gold extraction process, resulting in the formation of Group 11. She was responsible for creating the SRU® (the Secondary Recovery Unit) which replaced the smelter process in the test process. Ms. Sheriff also established and presently owns the Yukon Mint®, which has created green gold coins with indigenous art to celebrate the local communities and artists. With a strong commitment to social responsibility and community engagement she has successfully negotiated and implemented socio-economic and exploration agreements with indigenous governments plus implemented numerous innovative programs, including the award-winning Elders-in-Residence Program, to ensure community involvement in corporate projects. She is responsible for developing the Yukon Mine Training Association, focused on aboriginal training, raising $20+ mm for training initiatives. Ms. Sheriff previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Golden Predator Mining; President of Tigris Uranium (now enCore Energy Corp.) and as Executive Chair of C2C Metals Corp (now Urano Energy Corp.). She is a graduate of Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, a dual Canadian and US citizen and a recipient of the Queen's Jubilee Commemorative Medal awarded for outstanding achievements by Canadians.

Janet Lee-Sheriff and Greg Huffman speak to Daria Sayan about the Grants Precision ISR Project and Uranium in New Mexico.    Mr. Sayan is responsible for developing and maintaining regulatory compliance programs across all levels of government. Prior to joining Grants Energy, Mr. Sayan spent over a decade in the aerospace industry, leading regulatory compliance, proposal development, negotiation, agreement structuring, and program management efforts. He holds a bachelor's degree in business and legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

Janet Lee-Sheriff and Greg Huffman talk to Mark Pelizza about his background in the Nuclear Energy sector, the future of ISR and the 50th Anniversary.   Mr. Pelizza has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with direct project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming.   His technical expertise includes uranium geology, hydrology/water quality analysis, uranium health physics, Texas, New Mexico and Federal permitting, State and Federal radioactive materials licensing, policy/procedure development and environmental audits and compliance. Mr. Pelizza has managed public and governmental relations efforts pertaining to uranium recovery and participated in legislative and rule-making process, and administrative hearings related to the uranium industry.   Continuing his successful experience overseeing ground restoration and closure at five commercial In-Situ Recovery projects, Mr. Pelizza currently serves as a Principal Investigator with Los Alamos National Laboratories researching in situ groundwater restoration technologies to improve groundwater conservation at ISR projects through the restoration cycle.   Currently, Mr. Pelizza is the Principal of M.S. Pelizza & Associates where he serves clients in the extractive industries. He serves as a Director of the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico. He previously served as Sr. Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs with Uranium Resource, Inc. He has also previously worked with Union Carbide Corp. Mr. Pelizza received his B.S. in Geology, Fort Lewis College and his M.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas and a Certified Professional Geologist by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He is the Past Chairman of the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association and the Past Chairman of the Uranium Producers of America.

Janet talks to Greg Huffman about Nuclear Fuels Inc. and his background in the uranium space.   Greg Huffman, Chief Executive Officer, President & Director of Nuclear Fuels Inc. With a focus on uranium and other energy-related metals, Mr. Huffman's diverse background includes roles in mining specialty sales, fund management, and equity research in the metals and mining sector. In his career, he has been instrumental in leading cross-border coordination in global mining financial matters, including his work as a mining analyst focused on uranium from 2004 to 2007. His most recent experience, from 2016 to 2024, was as the Global Head of Mining Sales at Canaccord Genuity. He employed his broad range of geological and financial skills to evaluate mining companies exploring, developing, and producing precious, base, and energy-related metals, including uranium. Mr. Huffman is known for his insightful industry publications, the “Canaccord Genuity High-Grade Mining Minute” and “Huffer's High-Grade Nuggets.”   Before Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Huffman worked in a similar mining equity sales role with Scotia Capital, as well as a materials analyst with a multi-strategy, U.S.-based investment fund. An extensive geological background complements his mining equity research and sales experience. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors), cum laude, from the Harquail School of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury and serves on the Advisory Board of the Goodman School of Mines, also at Laurentian University.

Janet talks to Mckinsey about Why Mining Matters Mckinsey Lyon, VP External Affairs Perpetua Resources. Whether navigating complicated public policy issues or managing a complex issue in the public arena, Mckinsey leads public affairs practices with a unique interdisciplinary fluency in government relations, social license development, stakeholder engagement, messaging, and media communications. Before joining Perpetua Resources, Mckinsey was a partner at Gallatin Public Affairs where she helped clients achieve business goals by integrating strategies across multiple platforms. As VP of External Affairs, Mckinsey leads the direct advocacy and social license development for the Stibnite Gold Project. After 6 years of consulting for the company, Mckinsey joined the team in 2017 because she believes that Perpetua is set to lead the way into the next generation of mining that will bring forward the responsible production of the metals and minerals that are essential for a more sustainable future. Mckinsey is a fifth-generation Idahoan who grew up exploring Idaho's wild places with her family. With the help of her husband, she is instilling her love for Idaho's rich and diverse landscapes in their three young children.

Janet talks to Ann about the Mining industry, where we have been, how we got here and where we are going. Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges is a native of Chicago and graduate of Stanford University. Settling in San Jose, she embarked on a challenging career spanning operations, finance, and marketing executive positions in the exploding convergence of the technology, communications, and entertainment industries. Years of intimate business experience earned in the diverse world of Silicon Valley form the foundation of Ann Bridges' addictive, intelligent writing of acclaimed fiction and non-fiction in a style that appeals to both genders. Ann Bridges is a featured speaker at leading business conferences and universities, talking about the impact of technology worldwide and the emerging role of China. She is also a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio shows sharing insights on today's Silicon Valley and the issues affecting consumers, investors, and writers. A fervent believer in mentoring the next generation, she is a sought-after editor for emerging independent authors, having co-produced over a dozen new books with more on the way. She has recently joined ranks with creative organization Taliesin Nexus and think-tank Heartland Institute to promote freedom of ideas and marketplaces.

Janet talks to Shanda about the ‘bigger picture' in the mining industry. Shanda Kilborn is the Vice President, Investor Relations for Exploits Discovery Corp. Ms. Kilborn has over 15 years of experience in the mining sector. She has built her career by providing corporate development, investor relations and corporate affairs services for publicly-traded companies. Ms. Kilborn holds a BA from the University of Ottawa.

Janet talks to Mike about Nuclear Fuel's most recent drilling results at the Kaycee Project in Wyoming.   Michael Collins, CEO Nuclear Fuels Inc. With 20+ years of public market experience, Mr. Collins founded Bluerock Resources which was the only new uranium producer in the 2000-2008 uranium cycle in the US southwest. Mr. Collins also has a depth of experience in permitting and feasibility studies, managing development projects and mine optimization programs.

Janet Talks to Paul about recent permits and startup plans for production at enCore's Rosita Project. Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects located in Central Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR uranium project located in South Texas. He was closely involved at the federal level on trade actions and the President's Nuclear Fuel Working Group interagency process. Mr. Goranson served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director for Uranerz, where he was responsible for commissioning, operating and expanding the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project. In addition to those duties, he also managed uranium marketing, regulatory and government affairs, exploration, and land groups. Prior to Cameco Resources, Mr. Goranson was Vice President of Mesteña Uranium LLC where he led the construction, startup and operation of the Alta Mesa project, in Texas, that achieved over one million pounds of uranium production per year under his stewardship. At Mesteña, his responsibilities included responsibility for marketing uranium where he negotiated long term uranium supply contracts with nuclear utilities as well as spot uranium sales. Prior to Mesteña, Mr. Goranson was the manager for radiation safety, regulatory compliance and licensing with Rio Algom Mining LLC, a division of BHP Billiton, in Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and he served in various operational management positions for Uranium Resources, Inc. (now Westwater Resources) in South Texas. Mr. Goranson most recently served as the President of the Uranium Producers of America, past President of the Wyoming Mining Association, Chairman of the Uranium Environmental Subcommittee for the National Mining Association, Board member of the National Mining Association, and is currently a Board member of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Mr. Goranson is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and he holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A& I University, respectively.

Host Janet Sheriff talks to Julie Lucas, Executive Director, Mining Minnesota. As the Executive Director of MiningMinnesota, Julie Lucas advocates for responsible mining of the mineral resources that will “keep the lights on” as our nation transitions to a future powered in greater part by renewables. She earned her mining experience serving as the Director of Water Resources for Twin Metals Minnesota, a proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely, Minnesota and as the Environmental Manager of Hibbing Taconite Company, a Cleveland-Cliffs iron ore mine in Hibbing, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth and has a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and an M.S. in Water Resources Science. Julie is driven by commitment and engagement with her local community; being elected in March 2022 as a French Township Supervisor reflected the significant hours and energy that she has poured into organizing and volunteering for community events. She has also served on the Board of Directors for several non-profits, including the United Way of NE Minnesota, the Minnesota Section of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, the Minnesota Discovery Center, and the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability. In addition, Julie is on the University of Minnesota-Duluth's Swenson College of Science and Engineering's External Advisory Board. As a first-generation college graduate who has benefited from community programs and the guidance of many incredible people, she is dedicated to ensuring that others who may be similarly disadvantaged have opportunities to chase their dreams.

Janet Sheriff is the host of MIA, and this week pays tribute on Memorial Day, and discusses the importance of the mining industry for healthy communities.

Janet Sheriff is the host of MIA and this week looks at the importance of the mining industry for healthy communities. Janet walks us through the permitting process for a silver zinc and how a silver-zinc mine in the Yukon provides a less than balanced approach to the advantages of having domestic mines.  

Episode 32- Janet Sheriff: Why We Need a Mining Economy   Janet Sheriff is the host of MIA and this week she is trying something new. In this multi podcast series, Janet looks at the importance of the mining industry; critical to the economic wealth of nations, domestic security and quality of life for citizens. It is important to our well-being, yet despite this, it is a challenge to build a mine in North America.  

Janet talks to Scott Berdahl about Yukon Gold Discoveries, Snowline Gold Corp. and Prospecting. Scott Berdahl is the CEO, Co- Founder and Director of Snowline Gold Corp. Scott is a professional geologist with over 15 years' industry experience. Born and raised in Canada's Yukon Territory and based in Whitehorse, he brings a strong technical grounding to discovery-stage exploration alongside in-depth local knowledge. He has business development experience with several private and listed exploration companies focused on gold and base metals. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning two degrees including a BSc in Geology, and he went on to gain his MSc in Earth Science & Engineering from KAUST in Saudi Arabia and an MBA from INSEAD in France and Singapore.

Janet and Jeff return to talk about what's going on in Newfoundland Jeff Swinoga, President, CEO and Director of Exploits Discovery Corp. is a highly accomplished mining executive with over 25 years of executive and management experience in the areas of capital markets, project advancement, development and project construction. Most recently, he was the National Mining and Metals co Leader at EY Canada. Previously he was President and CEO of First Mining Gold, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Torex Gold Resources Inc. (“Torex”) where, during his four-year tenure, he led the US$400 million financing of Torex's US$800 million El Limon-Guajes gold mine on the Morelos property and led his team during Torex's transition from an exploration and development company to a mid-tier gold producer. Prior to Torex, Mr. Swinoga spent four years as the CFO of North American Palladium Ltd. (“NAP”), during which time NAP financed and constructed the underground Offset Zone expansion project for the Lac des Iles Mine, in addition to acquiring and building two gold producing mines in Québec. Further, he spent three years as CFO of HudBay Minerals Inc., where, from its initial public offering in late 2004, grew to a market capitalization of over $2 billion. Mr. Swinoga also spent seven years at Barrick Gold Corporation as a senior officer with responsibilities that included project financing of Barrick's Bulyanhulu and Veladero projects. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Toronto as well as a Bachelors degree (Honours) in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Swinoga was also elected to the Board of PDAC this year and is also a member of their audit committee.

Janet talks to Tim about life in a mining town, the economic benefits of mining and educating the next workforce Tim Arnold is the Chief Operating Office of Integra Resources and has over 40 years of experience in hard rock mining; open pit and underground, engineering and production, consulting and operations. He has held positions in mining companies ranging from laborer to contract miner and shift boss to Chief Operations Officer (“COO”). Mr. Arnold has spent most of his career either developing or operating mines. Prior to joining Integra Resources, Mr. Arnold has held VP or GM positions for Pershing Gold Corporation, Nevada Copper, General Moly, Coeur d'Alene Mines, Hecla Mining Company and was COO of Geovic Mining Corp. Mr. Arnold graduated in 1982 from the University of Idaho with a degree in Mining Engineering and completed an Executive MBA program at Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He is a Professional Engineer in Nevada and Arizona. Mr. Arnold is passionate about giving back to the industry.; In 2016, Mr. Arnold served as the President of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). In 2019 he received the William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal from American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, and was awarded Honorary Membership to that organization in 2021. Mr. Arnold was inducted into the University of Idaho College of Engineering's Academy of Engineers in 2018 and received the Silver and Gold Award from the University of Idaho in 2021

Part 2 - Janet and Paul return for Part 2 of their episode to discuss the start and future of Texas ISR and the uranium industry Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects located in Central Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR uranium project located in South Texas. He was closely involved at the federal level on trade actions and the President's Nuclear Fuel Working Group interagency process. Mr. Goranson served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director for Uranerz, where he was responsible for commissioning, operating and expanding the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project. In addition to those duties, he also managed uranium marketing, regulatory and government affairs, exploration, and land groups. Prior to Cameco Resources, Mr. Goranson was Vice President of Mesteña Uranium LLC where he led the construction, startup and operation of the Alta Mesa project, in Texas, that achieved over one million pounds of uranium production per year under his stewardship. At Mesteña, his responsibilities included responsibility for marketing uranium where he negotiated long term uranium supply contracts with nuclear utilities as well as spot uranium sales. Prior to Mesteña, Mr. Goranson was the manager for radiation safety, regulatory compliance and licensing with Rio Algom Mining LLC, a division of BHP Billiton, in Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and he served in various operational management positions for Uranium Resources, Inc. (now Westwater Resources) in South Texas. Mr. Goranson most recently served as the President of the Uranium Producers of America, past President of the Wyoming Mining Association, Chairman of the Uranium Environmental Subcommittee for the National Mining Association, Board member of the National Mining Association, and is currently a Board member of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Mr. Goranson is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and he holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A& I University, respectively.

Part 1 - Janet Talks to Paul about the uranium industry, in-situ recovery, and the financial crisis of 2008 Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects located in Central Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR uranium project located in South Texas. He was closely involved at the federal level on trade actions and the President's Nuclear Fuel Working Group interagency process. Mr. Goranson served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director for Uranerz, where he was responsible for commissioning, operating and expanding the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project. In addition to those duties, he also managed uranium marketing, regulatory and government affairs, exploration, and land groups. Prior to Cameco Resources, Mr. Goranson was Vice President of Mesteña Uranium LLC where he led the construction, startup and operation of the Alta Mesa project, in Texas, that achieved over one million pounds of uranium production per year under his stewardship. At Mesteña, his responsibilities included responsibility for marketing uranium where he negotiated long term uranium supply contracts with nuclear utilities as well as spot uranium sales. Prior to Mesteña, Mr. Goranson was the manager for radiation safety, regulatory compliance and licensing with Rio Algom Mining LLC, a division of BHP Billiton, in Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and he served in various operational management positions for Uranium Resources, Inc. (now Westwater Resources) in South Texas. Mr. Goranson most recently served as the President of the Uranium Producers of America, past President of the Wyoming Mining Association, Chairman of the Uranium Environmental Subcommittee for the National Mining Association, Board member of the National Mining Association, and is currently a Board member of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Mr. Goranson is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and he holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A& I University, respectively.

Part 2 - Janet and George return for Part 2 of their episode and discuss George's Rare Earths Project and working in the community with the Lakota Sioux Nation George Byers is a 35-year mining and energy industry veteran with extensive executive experience in federal, state and local government relations. He has worked in a variety of settings, including public policy issues involved with mineral exploration, project siting and development, land use and public affairs issues in the Western United States. He has been a consultant to the precious metals, rare earths, copper, and uranium industries on a variety of public and government issues. Mr. Byers has held senior level positions with Cameco, Rio Algom, Newmont and Santa Fe Pacific. While with Cameco, he was detailed as vice president of New Mexico site development and government relations to Louisiana Energy Services. He successfully built the case for a European/U.S. consortium to site the first commercial gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facility in the western hemisphere. This critical facility is now in commercial operation and is the first major US nuclear fuel cycle facility to be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in over 30 years. Mr. Byers holds a BA in Geology and a Masters of Urban & Regional Planning, both from the University of Mississippi.

Part 1 - Janet Talks to George about mining in Wyoming and his experiences on September 11th George Byers is a 35-year mining and energy industry veteran with extensive executive experience in federal, state and local government relations. He has worked in a variety of settings, including public policy issues involved with mineral exploration, project siting and development, land use and public affairs issues in the Western United States. He has been a consultant to the precious metals, rare earths, copper, and uranium industries on a variety of public and government issues. Mr. Byers has held senior level positions with Cameco, Rio Algom, Newmont and Santa Fe Pacific. While with Cameco, he was detailed as vice president of New Mexico site development and government relations to Louisiana Energy Services. He successfully built the case for a European/U.S. consortium to site the first commercial gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facility in the western hemisphere. This critical facility is now in commercial operation and is the first major US nuclear fuel cycle facility to be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in over 30 years. Mr. Byers holds a BA in Geology and a Masters of Urban & Regional Planning, both from the University of Mississippi.

Part 2 - Janet and Dennis return for part 2 of their episode to discuss Nuclear Energy Dr. Dennis Stover has a 40-year career focused on direct involvement with commercial uranium exploration, project development, and mining operations. Until his retirement in 2011, Dr. Stover served as Executive Vice President, Americas for Uranium One, Inc. where he oversaw commercial development of Uranium One's substantial U.S. uranium assets as well other uranium assets in the Americas. Previous to this position, he served as Chief Operating Office for Energy Metals Corporation (EMC) and was instrumental in advancing its US assets prior to its sale to Uranium One, Inc. Dr. Stover holds BSE, MSE, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from The University of Michigan as well as a BA in Chemistry from Kalamazoo College. An author of numerous papers regarding In–Situ Uranium Recovery, he has co-authored three IAEA Guidebooks and Manuals related to both Acidic and Alkaline Uranium ISL technology. He is the author of six United States Patents concerning various aspect of in situ recovery of uranium and reservoir restoration. Dr. Stover is a member of numerous professional societies.

Part 1 - Janet Talks to Dennis about founding uranium ISR Dr. Dennis Stover has a 40-year career focused on direct involvement with commercial uranium exploration, project development, and mining operations. Until his retirement in 2011, Dr. Stover served as Executive Vice President, Americas for Uranium One, Inc. where he oversaw commercial development of Uranium One's substantial U.S. uranium assets as well other uranium assets in the Americas. Previous to this position, he served as Chief Operating Office for Energy Metals Corporation (EMC) and was instrumental in advancing its US assets prior to its sale to Uranium One, Inc. Dr. Stover holds BSE, MSE, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from The University of Michigan as well as a BA in Chemistry from Kalamazoo College. An author of numerous papers regarding In–Situ Uranium Recovery, he has co-authored three IAEA Guidebooks and Manuals related to both Acidic and Alkaline Uranium ISL technology. He is the author of six United States Patents concerning various aspect of in situ recovery of uranium and reservoir restoration. Dr. Stover is a member of numerous professional societies.

Janet and Mark return for Part 2 of their episode and discuss the need to change the ‘Boom Bust' cycle of mining and the importance of community. Mark Pelizza has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming. Currently, Mr. Pelizza is the Principal of M.S. Pelizza & Associates LLC where he represents extractive industry clients. He previously served as Sr. Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs with Uranium Resources, Inc. He has also previously worked with Union Carbide Corp. Mr. Pelizza received his B.S. in Geology from Fort Lewis College and his M.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas and a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He is the Past Chairman of the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association and the Past Chairman of the Uranium Producers of America.

Part 1 - Janet Talks to Mark about Fort Lewis College and In Situ Recovery (ISR) Mark Pelizza is a Director at enCore Energy Corp. and has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming. Currently, Mr. Pelizza is the Principal of M.S. Pelizza & Associates LLC where he represents extractive industry clients. He previously served as Sr. Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs with Uranium Resources, Inc. He has also previously worked with Union Carbide Corp. Mr. Pelizza received his B.S. in Geology from Fort Lewis College and his M.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas and a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He is the Past Chairman of the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association and the Past Chairman of the Uranium Producers of America.

Janet and Michael return for part 2 of their episode: Exploring for Uranium at Guyana's Jonestown Site   Michael Collins is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nuclear Fuels Ltd. With 15+ years of public market experience, Michael founded Bluerock Resources, which was the only new uranium producer in the 2000-2008 uranium cycle in the US southwest. Michael has worked in uranium exploration and development in the US, Mongolia and South America and has a depth of experience in permitting and feasibility studies, managing development projects and mine optimization programs.

Michael Collins is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nuclear Fuels Ltd. With 15+ years of public market experience, Michael founded Bluerock Resources, which was the only new uranium producer in the 2000-2008 uranium cycle in the US southwest. Michael has worked in uranium exploration and development in the US, Mongolia and South America and has a depth of experience in permitting and feasibility studies, managing development projects and mine optimization programs.

Colin Craft has over 35 years of mineral processing and metallurgical testing experience, focused on the recovery of precious and base metals, in a variety of mineralogical and process settings. Most recently he has worked with Golden Predator (now Sabre Gold) on the 3 Aces Bulk Sample, and now the cyanide free, gold recovery unit known as the SRU™. He was instrumental in the construction, commissioning and successful operation of the SRU during 2019 season. He has served as the Mine Manager and/or Mill Superintendent at the QR, Baker and Cusac Gold Mines, as well as Cantung's tungsten and Roca's Max Moly projects. He has also consulted on a number of projects for FLSmidth and JDS.

Colin Craft has over 35 years of mineral processing and metallurgical testing experience, focused on the recovery of precious and base metals, in a variety of mineralogical and process settings. Most recently he has worked with Golden Predator (now Sabre Gold) on the 3 Aces Bulk Sample, and now the cyanide free, gold recovery unit known as the SRU™. He was instrumental in the construction, commissioning and successful operation of the SRU during 2019 season. He has served as the Mine Manager and/or Mill Superintendent at the QR, Baker and Cusac Gold Mines, as well as Cantung's tungsten and Roca's Max Moly projects. He has also consulted on a number of projects for FLSmidth and JDS.

Peter Bures has focused much of his career on research and analysis of metals and mining companies. And is presently the Chief Business Development Officer of Star Royalties Ltd. since 2019. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and director of Antler Hill Mining Ltd from 2017 until 2020. Prior to this, Mr. Bures was the Vice President, Analyst, at Canaccord Genuity Limited, Research Division from 2014 to 2017, Director of Global Mining Sales at BMO Capital Markets in New York and Associate Portfolio Manager at Sentry Investments Corp. Mr. Bures also served as a Sales and Trading Group Analyst of Orion Securities from 2002 to 2007. Mr. Bures holds a bachelor of Applied Science (geological and mineral engineering) from the University of Toronto.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Jessica Levental has been developing and producing major business and legal conferences since 1989. Prior to launching the Precious Metals Summit in 2011, she served as the Executive Director of the Denver Gold Group (DGG) from 2006 to 2010. Prior to DGG, Jessica worked as a Program Attorney for the Colorado Bar Association, CEB (California Continuing Education of the Bar) and the CLE Society of British Columbia. Before that, she practiced corporate law in Toronto and Edmonton, Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (with Distinction) and a law degree from the University of Alberta. Jessica has served as a Director of the not-for-profit Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation since 2008, as a member of that Board's Executive Committee since 2013 and as Chairman since 2018.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Tim Clark brings 23 years of global capital markets experience with numerous US, European and Canadian banks, including Barclays Capital, National Bank Financial, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and most recently BMO Capital Markets, where he held the role of Managing Director, Institutional Equity Sales. Over the years, he has developed strong working relationships with Tier 1 institutional investors throughout the United States providing corporate strategy, and peer and financial analysis and insights on corporates within the materials, commodities and mining sectors.   Bryan Atkinson has been involved in mineral exploration globally for over fifteen years with a focus on orogenic lode gold and intermediate sulphidation epithermal deposits. Most recently, his work has been with high sulphidation, intermediate sulphidation, skarn and orogoenic deposit styles throughout the Americas. He has undertaken roles varying from soil sampler to ground geophysical surveyer, through to project geologist, project manager and most recently, Exploration Manager. In his role as an Exploration Manager he oversaw the successful completion of over 45,000m of exploration drilling across three projects in a six-month period with an overall budget of $40M.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Joel Freudman is the Co-Founder, CEO and a Director of the Company. As a former practicing securities, M& A and corporate lawyer with focus on mining clients, Mr. Freudman currently serves as the CEO & Director of both public and private mineral exploration companies. Mr. Freudman is the President of Resurgent Capital Corp. (2016 to present), a Toronto merchant bank focused on undervalued micro-capitalization Canadian public companies. Joel is also a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Chris Buchanan is a professional geologist with over 24 years of mineral exploration, mining project evaluation, geological modeling, technical writing, and mine development experience throughout Newfoundland, Yukon, British Columbia, the Trans-Hudson orogenic belt, South America, Mexico, and Australia. He holds a Hons. B.Sc. (Geology) from the University of Waterloo and a M.Sc. (Geology) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His recent work has focused on structurally controlled gold-bearing quartz systems, unconformity and volcanic hosted uranium deposits, lead-zinc deposits, and copper-gold porphyry systems. He has held key roles with major and junior exploration companies and since 2004 he has worked as an independent consultant providing structural geology expertise and exploration program management services. Most recently he helped guide the PL gold deposit in Manitoba to a positive feasibility study. Chris is a registered Professional Geologist with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and is registered to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this episode, Chris and Janet discuss looking for gold and finding it in Canada's Newfoundland.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Peter Dimmell, B.Sc., P.Geo is a geologist and prospector who lives in St. John's, NL. He is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick and has been involved in mineral exploration for 38 years. He began his career with Noranda Inc., and since 1992, has been a mineral exploration consultant, mainly working with junior companies. He is a member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador, and is a Qualified Person (QP) as defined in National Instrument 43-101.   In this episode, Janet and Peter sit down for the second of two conversations on a career in prospecting and geology in Newfoundland.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Peter Dimmell, B.Sc., P.Geo is a geologist and prospector who lives in St. John's, NL. He is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick and has been involved in mineral exploration for 38 years. He began his career with Noranda Inc., and since 1992, has been a mineral exploration consultant, mainly working with junior companies. He is a member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador, and is a Qualified Person (QP) as defined in National Instrument 43-101.   In this episode, Janet and Peter sit down for the first of two conversations on a career in prospecting and geology in Newfoundland.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Dr. Hamish Sandeman is an accomplished geologist with over 25 years of experience in the gold industry. He has worked extensively in the Arctic as well as Newfoundland, England, Australia, and Peru.   In this episode, Janet and Hamish discuss finding gold in Newfoundland and the life of a geologist.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissing-the-cod/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod  

Jeff Swinoga is a highly accomplished mining executive with over 25 years of executive and management experience in the areas of capital markets, project advancement, development and project construction.   Previously he was President and CEO of First Mining Gold, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Torex Gold Resources Inc. (“Torex”) where, during his four-year tenure, he led the US$400 million financing of Torex's US$800 million El Limon-Guajes gold mine on the Morelos property and led his team during Torex's transition from an exploration and development company to a mid-tier gold producer.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissing-the-cod/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

With over 20 years of experience in corporate development, equity research, and institutional sales & trading, Rob Bruggeman has cultivated a deep understanding of Canadian equity markets and the mining sector. He has worked as a sell-side research analyst, desk analyst on the proprietary trading desk at TD Securities, and head of the sales and trading desk at a boutique brokerage firm in Toronto. Rob is also Chairman of the Board of AbraSilver Resource Corp., a TSX-Venture listed company focused on silver and gold exploration in Argentina.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissing-the-cod/https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

With over 25 years of experience in the gold sector, Mark Scott became Gander Gold's founding CEO in 2021 and quickly took the company public on March 8, 2022, as a spinout of Sassy Resources Corporation (CSE: SASY). As Head of Manitoba Operations for Vale Canada through 2018, he managed a combined annual combined OPEX and CAPEX budget of greater than $500 million (USD) including a workforce of approximately 1,875.   This is Kissing the Cod's first episode recorded live in person from PDAC 2022!   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiss... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Richard Goldfarb, PhD is a globally recognized expert on orogenic gold deposits having served 36 years with the U.S. Geological Survey's Mineral Resources Program. Dr. Goldfarb is a Research Professor at the Colorado School of Mines; Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia; and a Distinguished Overseas Professor at China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China, as well as a private consultant. He has senior authored or co-authored more than 225 papers and delivered over 200 presentations in 31 countries.   In this episode, Janet and Richard discuss the "big picture" aspects of Newfoundland's current gold rush.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Gary Lewis is a prospector and advisor with over 35 years of experience in the gold mining sector. He has garnered many distinctions and accolades over his career, including the 2012 Prospect of the Year award and introduced the founding members of Newfound Gold to the mineral potential of the Appleton linear, Jonathan's Pond linear and the structural significance of the geology sandwiched between the GRUB line and the Dog Bay line as well as being the first to note the structural significance of the Gander Lake sigmoidal structure and the relating stacked sigmodal structures in the area.   In this episode, Janet and Gary discuss the life of a prospector and finding gold in Newfoundland.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

Roger Moss is an exploration geologist with thirty years experience in Africa, Central and South America, Eastern Europe and Canada in a variety of geological environments. He was instrumental in finding the multi-million ounce Navachab gold deposit in Namibia. In addition to gold exploration in Namibia and Canada, Roger has worked Cu-Pb-Zn exploration in Canada and Mexico, and Cu and Au exploration in Canada, Peru, Colombia and Chile. His extensive research into hydrothermal ore deposits culminated in a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Toronto in 2000.   In this episode, Janet and Roger discuss mining gold around the world, Labrador's current projects, and the early days of mining in Newfoundland.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kissingthecod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

With over 40 years of experience as a geologist, Adrian Fleming has been a member of, or led teams that made gold discoveries at Porgera, PNG; Big Bell, WA; Gross Rosebel, Suriname; Hope Bay, Canada; and White Gold, Yukon, Canada. He is also a Director of several other TSX.V companies.   In this episode, Janet and Adrian's conversation provides valuable insight on Newfoundland's current gold rush as well as an in-depth look at some projects currently in progress.   Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kissingthecod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiss... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kissingthecod Twitter - https://twitter.com/kissingthecod

With over 30 years in the mineral exploration industry, Tim Froude is the current CEO and President of Sokoman Minerals Corp. During the course of his career, Tim has also worked for many successful companies including Altius Minerals Corporation, Cornerstone Resources, and Crosshair Exploration.   In Kissing the Cod's debut episode, Janet and Tim discuss the early days of Newfoundland's gold industry, the future of Canadian gold, and Newfoundland tradition.